He’s worked with the Magic Circle many times, and marvels at how, even as they frolic, the pair entices the audience to do at least three things: explore and enjoy the music, and learn the fine art of listening.

“Their presentations are entertaining and educational in equal measure,” Stern said, “and they never talk down to the audience. . . . They may have fun with the music, but they never make fun of it.”

The Magic Circle mimes picked out the music for tonight’s program, the maestro added.

The evening will range from Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” and Mozart’s 39th Symphony to Bernstein’s “Candide” overture, Bizet’s “Carmen” and selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.”

The symphony’s season opener is unusual in other ways:

There will be but one concert today, with no dress rehearsal held in the morning. And tickets are family-friendly: $5 for youth 16 and younger for all seating sections.

For those 17 and older, reserved seats are $15 and $20, while general admission is $10.

Outlets for general seating tickets include Port Book and News, 104 E. First St. in Port Angeles; Sequim Village Glass at 761 Carlsborg Road and The Good Book/Joyful Noise Music Center at 108 W. Washington St. in Sequim.

The Port Angeles Symphony office at 216-C N. Laurel St. sells both reserved and general admission tickets.

For information, phone the office at 360-457-5579.

To those who might think a pairing of mime and classical music isn’t quite for them, Stern has advice.

“Put any and all of your preconceptions aside,” the maestro said, “and be prepared for a rollicking good time.”